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effusion

UK/ɪ'fjuʒn/US/i'fju:ʒәn/
C2

Definitions

n.

An unrestrained outpouring of emotion or words; a leaking of fluid

(感情、言辞的)迸发;(液体的)渗出

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ef-out of, former
+
fusflow; pour
+
-ionact, process, state
=effusion

ef- (out) + fus (pour) + -ion = 'a pouring out' — of feeling, of words, or of fluid (a medical effusion).

Root flu still carries 61 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His letter was an effusion of gratitude and relief.

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